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154 CE Oltenia Employees to Lose Their Jobs in January 2025
Restructuring of Complexul Energetic Oltenia (Oltenia Energy Complex) is leaving hundreds of families without income, affecting pensioners and seniors in the families of dismissed employees.
Food price rises this spring: how seniors on low pensions will be affected
The expiration of price caps on basic foodstuffs could lead to significant cost increases for pensioners on low incomes.
Foto ilustrativăRetired People in Rural Areas in Despair: Pension Money Goes Up in Smoke on Firewood
Elderly villagers are struggling to keep up with heating costs. Many pensioners spend almost their entire pension on firewood in the depths of winter.
Crisis in Craiova's district heating system puts warmth for seniors at risk
Serious problems with Craiova's district heating system are particularly affecting elderly residents, who are especially vulnerable to the winter cold.
Seniors in the Capital Affected by Urban Heating System Problems
Repairs at CET Sud have been completed, but ageing infrastructure continues to put heat supply at risk for Bucharest residents.
Government to Discuss Supported Living Services for People with Disabilities
The Executive is examining a draft proposal introducing supported housing services and independent living centres for people with disabilities.
Romanian pensioners forced to choose between heating, food and medicine due to utility bills
Elderly people on small pensions are being forced to sit in the cold and give up basic necessities in order to cope with rising costs.
Foto ilustrativăDiaspora Money, the Pensioners' Lifeline: 60 Billion Euros in 12 Years
Romanians living abroad have sent home 60 billion euros, helping families with elderly relatives survive and cover their medical expenses.
The Ageing of Mountain Villages: A Reality That Directly Affects Senior Generations
Mountain villages are emptying out, elderly residents are left on their own, and age-old ways of life are fading as young people move away.
Inflation Forces Seniors to Swap Familiar Brands for Cheaper Products
2025 study: pensioners and older adults are the hardest hit by inflation, cutting back on non-essential spending and turning to own-brand products.
Government Austerity: How It Affects Pensioners and Senior Citizens in Romania
Austerity measures involving pension freezes and income cuts are seriously affecting older people, trade unionists say.